Inquiring Collection

Relatives and friends at the War Office trying to inquires about missing soldiers at the front. Date: 1916

The Burning of the Opera Comique, Paris (engraving)
1050559 The Burning of the Opera Comique, Paris (engraving) by Mejanel, Pierre (b.c.1850); Private Collection; (add.info.: The Burning of the Opera Comique, Paris)

Inquiring of the Incident Officer concerning relatives fate
Inquiring of the Incident Officer concerning the fate of relatives. Date: circa 1941

Master John Horseleigh, Knight, by Thomas Hardy (litho)
1604387 Master John Horseleigh, Knight, by Thomas Hardy (litho) by Wollen, William Barnes (1857-1936) (after); Private Collection; (add.info.: Master John Horseleigh, Knight, by Thomas Hardy)

Inquiring after the Popes Health at the Vatican, Dr Ceccarelli leaving the Sick Chamber of Pius IX (engraving)
1049816 Inquiring after the Popes Health at the Vatican, Dr Ceccarelli leaving the Sick Chamber of Pius IX (engraving) by English School

The loss of H Ms "Serpent", "Sweethearts and Wives"inquiring for News of the Vessel at
1038473 The loss of H Ms " Serpent", " Sweethearts and Wives" inquiring for News of the Vessel at the Port-Admirals Office, Devonport (engraving) by English School

Two unusual giraffes (Giraffa carmeopardalis) looking curious, Arusha National Park, Tanzania, Africa

Girl, 8, looking curiously through an opening in a straw fence

Labrador Retriever looking through a fence

Girls with a large umbrella looking at a horse

Girl, child, red hair, portrait

Young male cat, 10 weeks, sitting in a drawer

Young male cat, 10 weeks, playing

Young male cat, 10 weeks, playing with a cat toy

Young male cat, 10 weeks, sitting in a wooden bowl

Labrador crossbreed pup, portrait

Labrador crossbreed pup

Sergeant Cuff examining Miss Verrinders boudoir. He laid one lean inquiring finger on the small smear. 1883 illustration for The Moonstone by Wilkie Collins

Inquiring the Way
Inquiring the way of a local yokel, whose reply is either Ah, zir, thee can t get there from here ! or Oi begs yer pardon, mister, but Ois a stranger here meself !

Curious adult Humpback Whale (Megaptera novaeangliae) underwater in the AuAu Channel between Maui and Lanai in Hawaii
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Napoleon Wrasse (cheilinus undulatus). An inquisitive Napoleon Wrasse comes in for his close up Brother Islands, Red
Joe Graham / SplashdownDirect

Dugong (Dugong dugong) approaching camera, full body in shot Malaysia
Takako Uno / SplashdownDirect

Dugong (Dugong dugong) with diver. Eye clearly visible Malaysia
Takako Uno / SplashdownDirect

Dugong (Dugong dugong) being stroked by diver. Malaysia
Takako Uno / SplashdownDirect

Curious California Gray Whale (Eschrichtius robustus) calf underwater in San Ignacio Lagoon, BCS, Mexico
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"Inquiring for Answers: Seeking News and Curiosity in 1916" Relatives and friends anxiously gather at the War Office, their hearts heavy with worry as they inquire about their missing soldiers at the front. The year is 1916, a time of great uncertainty and fear during the turmoil of war. Meanwhile, in Paris, flames engulf the Opera Comique, leaving behind only ashes and despair. This engraving captures the devastation that sparks inquiries into how such a tragedy could occur. On another note, John Howard's centenary is celebrated as an engraving immortalizes this influential prison reformer. Inquiring minds reflect on his legacy and wonder how his ideas continue to shape society today. Inquiring after loved ones' fates becomes a common scene as people approach Incident Officers seeking any shred of information. Hopeful yet anxious faces fill these chambers as desperate souls seek solace or closure. Master John Horseleigh, Knighted by Thomas Hardy through lithography, piques curiosity about this enigmatic figure from history. Who was he? What tales does he hold? Even within Vatican walls, Dr Ceccarelli emerges from Pius IX's Sick Chamber where inquiries are made regarding the Pope's health. Concerned individuals eagerly await updates on his well-being. At Devonport's Port-Admirals Office, worried eyes search for news of H. M. S "Serpent" amidst its loss at sea. Sweethearts and wives inquire desperately about their loved ones aboard this ill-fated vessel. Away from human affairs but equally captivating are two unusual giraffes in Tanzania's Arusha National Park. Their curious gazes captivate observers who cannot help but inquire about their peculiarities. The Thames River holds its own tale of disaster depicted in an engraving that leaves viewers questioning what led to such chaos along its banks. Curiosity knows no bounds; even an eight-year-old girl finds herself peering curiously through a straw fence, her inquisitive nature shining brightly.